Tuesday, June 19, 2018

R.I.P Matt "Guitar" Murphy

The Blues world lost another guitarist this month. This time Matt "Guitar" Murphy.


                                                  "Murphy's Boogie"


 He played in Howlin' Wolf's Band and was in the Blues Brothers touring band. In between the Blues Hall of Fame member played with James Cotton, Memphis Slim, Ike Turner, Little Junior Parker and more.

His guitar playing is featured on this single from 1952..

                 
Here he is with Memphis Slim "I'm Lost Without you"
                         


"The Blues Don't Bother Me"


May he rest in peace

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